Obituary Listing

Dec 25, 2025

Darrell Dean Dawson, age 82, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at Akron City Hospital. Born on October 30, 1943, Darrell lived a life defined by love, service, laughter, and unwavering devotion to his family.

Darrell was the beloved husband of the love of his life, Joyce Dawson, with whom he shared a lifetime of memories. He was a proud...

Dec 22, 2025

Robert E. “Bob” Roush of Canal Fulton, Ohio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones Monday, December 22, 2025. Born February 19, 1931 to the late John and Mabel (Gayhart) Roush; he was a 1949 graduate of Timken High School. After graduation he worked 32 years at Timken Steel and then 10 years for Plain Local Schools.

Bob married...

Dec 18, 2025

Pearl M. Phillips, 92, passed away Thursday December 18, 2025. She was born May 22, 1933 in Oak Hill, WV to the late Denver and Pearl Evans. Pearl took classes to become a minister and was a devote Christian for the Church of God. She was a Sunday School teacher and also led Bible Studies. She loved to talk to...

Dec 17, 2025

Kim T. Markus, 56 of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 17, 2025. She was born March 9, 1969 in New Zealand to Alex and Carol (Humphries) Markus. Kim was a flight attendant with Delta Airlines for 36 years and was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. Kim graduated from Manchester High School and attended the University of Akron. 

She was...

Dec 16, 2025

Vonda Dunn 1939-2025 died December 16th at the age of 86.

She was born April 14, 1939 in Chesterfield Township, Fulton County, Ohio to the late Hazen and Doris (Gilmore) Borton. On September 4, 1964 she married John Richard Dunn. They lived in Huntington, Indiana until moving near Canal Fulton. Vonda is survived by son, John Michael Dunn (Maryanne); daughter Arddy...

Dec 15, 2025

Evelyn M. Gregg, 89 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025. She was born June 27, 1936 to the late Everett and Matilda (Kiel) Staats. Evelyn worked in the banking industry in Canal Fulton for 30 years. She started her career at Exchange Bank and later retired from Apple Creek Bank. She loved her work family immensely.

Evelyn enjoyed...

Dec 9, 2025

Jeffrey A. Lindsay, 65 of New Franklin, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

At this time funeral arrangements are pending.

Nov 18, 2025

James Franklin Mace entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Jim was born in Spencer, West Virginia on July 3rd, 1932. He was born to Eugene and Mabel Mace and grew up in Sandyville, West Virginia. He attended a one room school house in the 7th grade and graduated from Gilmore High School, lettering in varsity basketball. He...

Nov 15, 2025

Robert P. "Bob" Milliken, 65 of North Lawrence passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025.

Born July 29, 1960 to the late Orland and Esther (Arnold) Milliken; Bob had been a life long North Lawrence resident and graduated from Tuslaw High School in 1978. After high school Bob graduated from Kent State University in 1983 with a Bachelor...

Nov 13, 2025

James Koppes, 74 of Dalton, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025. He was born February 24, 1951 to the late Russell and Helen Koppes. Jim graduated from Tuslaw High School and worked for many years at International Paper.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Karen and Jane and brother, Dorn....

Nov 10, 2025

Linda (Burlingame) McKeivier

On the morning of November 10th, just as the season's first snowfall had begun, Linda McKeiver passed following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Linda was born July 22, 1945, to the late Homer and Pauline Miller in Salem, Ohio. She was a 1963 graduate of West Branch High School and a 1967 graduate...

Nov 9, 2025

Debra Ann (Mizarek) Beardsley, 67 of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 9th, 2025.

Debra was born on April 16th, 1958 to the late George and Shirley Mizarek in Cleveland, Ohio. The family then relocated to Louisville, Ohio, and Debra attended Louisville High School, graduating in 1976. During her teenage years, she met her best friend...

Nov 8, 2025

Margaret J. Hudson, 96, passed into life eternal on November 8, 2025.

She was born November 14, 1928 in Mingo Junction, Ohio to the late John and Anna Zadanski. Peggy proudly graduated from Steubenville High in 1946. She lived most of her life in Barberton and Norton and retired from Babcock and Wilcox in 1984 with 30...

Nov 1, 2025

Sondra K. Lowery, 66 of Canal Fulton, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025. She was born November 1, 1959 and was a 1978 graduate of East Canton High School. Sondra was a member of RiverTree Jackson where she enjoyed volunteering and helping out with the nursery.

Sondra was a great singer and loved to sing. She loved...

Oct 29, 2025

Ernest George (George) Dorer passed away suddenly Oct. 29, 2025, at his residence. George was born Dec. 13, 1942, in Newark, NJ, to Howard and Hilda Dorer and was a 47-year resident of Canal Fulton.

George is survived and already missed by his children Debora (Doug) Miller of King George, Va.; George M. (Lori) Dorer of Cincinnati,...

Oct 29, 2025

Holly Beth (Starr) Paskiet, age 82, passed away in Canal Fulton, Ohio on October 29, 2025 following a quiet battle with breast cancer. She was born on January 16, 1943 in Niles, Michigan; the rambunctious and fiercely loyal middle daughter of Paul and Dorothy (Gross) Starr. The Starrs lived in Buchanan, Michigan, near grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins which...

Oct 28, 2025

Richard (Dick) James Myers, 96 of North Lawrence, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Born in Louisville, Ohio on June 17, 1929, to the late Seraphine and Frances (Merreot) Myers Bonewit; and married Carol Lawrence from North Lawrence on September 16, 1953.

He was an Orrville High School graduate and worked at Westinghouse Corp. (formerly Hagan)...

Oct 28, 2025

Rodney Lee Ellyson, 68 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025. He was born June 14, 1957 in Akron to the late Edgar and Inez (Stout) Ellyson. Rod worked for Genie as an Electronic Technician in the engineering group for 19 years and was a proud US Air Force Veteran.

In his younger years when...

Oct 21, 2025

Larry J. White, 78 of Canal Fulton, Ohio passed away on October 21, 2025 at Summa Barberton Hospital following a period of declining health. He was born on July 8, 1947 in Akron to the late Joseph and Bernadine White.

Larry retired in 2000 after serving on the Akron Police Department for 31 years. He will be...

Oct 17, 2025

Nancy Dillon, beloved mother, Grammy, and friend, passed away surrounded by family who loved her deeply. She was the best mom, Grammy, and friend anyone could ask for. She loved her boys and her grandchild with all her heart and was always there with a warm hug, a kind word, and an open ear. She worked as a waitress,...